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The Orchestrator Client 1
The Orchestrator client is an easy-to-use desktop application. By using the Orchestrator client you can
import packages, run and schedule workows, and manage user permissions.
In addition, by using the Orchestrator client you can also develop workows and actions as well as create
packages and resource elements. For more information, see Developing with VMware vRealize Orchestrator.
This chapter includes the following topics:
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“Log In to the Orchestrator Client from the Orchestrator Appliance Web Console,” on page 7
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“Orchestrator Client Perspectives,” on page 8
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“User Preferences,” on page 10
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“Access the Orchestrator API Explorer,” on page 11
Log In to the Orchestrator Client from the Orchestrator Appliance
Web Console
To perform general administration tasks or to edit and create workows, you must log in to the Orchestrator
client interface.
The Orchestrator client interface is designed for developers with administrative rights who want to develop
workows, actions, and other custom elements.
I Ensure that the clocks of the Orchestrator Appliance and the Orchestrator client machine are
synchronized.
Prerequisites
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Download and deploy the Orchestrator Appliance.
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Verify that the appliance is up and running.
Procedure
1 In a Web browser, go to the IP address of your Orchestrator Appliance virtual machine.
hp://orchestrator_appliance_ip
2 Click Start Orchestrator Client.
3 Type the IP or the domain name of the Orchestrator Appliance in the Host name text box.
The IP address of the Orchestrator Appliance is displayed by default.
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